Cardiovascular Ultrasound Manager

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is hiring a Cardiovascular Ultrasound Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of the CV Ultrasound Imaging department at Bell Hospital. You will supervise staff, ensure coverage across clinic sites, and assist with program leadership and evaluations.

The role requires a Bachelor's with 5+ years of sonography experience, leadership ability, and licensure in cardiac/vascular ultrasound; a Master's in echocardiography is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years experience as a sonographer.
• Leadership characteristics demonstrated by prior roles.
• Master's Degree in diagnostic medical sonography with echocardiography specialization preferred; 2+ years supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and assign duties and responsibilities.
• Assure coverage for cardiac and peripheral sonography needs at all clinic sites.
• Assist in processing absence requests with Ultrasound Program Director.
• Submit bi-weekly employee time through Kronos system.
• Assist in annual employee evaluations with the Ultrasound Program Director.
• Enforce department and hospital policies and guidelines; provide disciplinary actions as needed.
• Coordinate clinical training of fellows and sonography students; liaise with the advanced cardiovascular technology program.
• Oversee actions to resolve poor outcomes from SHP evaluation tools.
• Participate in maintaining department equipment and arranging major repairs when needed.
• Coordinate supply stock for uninterrupted echo department operations.
• Develop and implement new procedures; expand services at main campus and other sites.
• Participate in staffing needs evaluation and strategic planning for the CV Ultrasound Department.
• Develop and maintain policies and protocols to meet department and hospital objectives per ICAEL/ICAVL standards.
• Support 24x7 echo services and after-hours on-call rotation; participate in quality control and CME activities.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in diagnostic medical sonography

Job description

Position Title Cardiovascular Ultrasound Manager Days - Full Time Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest: Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the CV Ultrasound Imaging department. Supervise and promote development of personnel.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Supervise, schedule, and assign duties and responsibilities. Assure coverage for cardiac and peripheral sonography needs at all clinic sites. Assist in processing absence requests in coordination with the Ultrasound Program Director. Assist in submitting bi-weekly employee time through the Kronos system. In conjunction with Ultrasound Program Director, assist in completion of annual employee evaluations, following Hospital Systems Performance Evaluation guidelines. In conjunction with Ultrasound Program Director, enforce Departmental & Hospital System policies and guidelines. Provide appropriate disciplinary action as needed when problems and/or conflicts related to job performance occur in coordination with the Ultrasound Program Director. In conjunction with the Ultrasound Program Director coordinate the oversight in the clinical training of fellows and sonography students. Serving as the liaison to the advanced cardiovascular technology program. Overseeing any action required to resolve poor outcomes that may arise from the SHP evaluation tools. Assist in analysis & maintenance of overall function of department equipment to ensure dependability. Assist in arranging for complex changes in equipment and/or major repairs when necessary. Coordinate maintenance of supply stock necessary for uninterrupted operation of echo departments. Assist in the development and implementation of new procedures and techniques, and expansion of services on the main campus and additional sites. Participate in evaluation of department staffing needs and strategic planning for the CV Ultrasound Department. Participate in the evaluation; development and maintenance of policies and protocols, which fulfill the Department and Hospital System objectives, adhering to the ICAEL and ICAVL published standards.

24x7 Echo Services & after-hours call:

Supervise or delegate the responsibility for coordinating the on-call rotation for KU hospital and in an emergent situation may be required to staff in. Participate in quality control efforts in the department under the direction of the program medical directors. Participate in educational conferences, seminars, and workshops; earning CME credits required to maintain active status as well as assuring overall high level of competence. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree 5 or more years experience as a sonographer, having routinely performed ultrasound exams as part of this experience. Experience which demonstrate leadership characteristics

Preferred Education and Experience

Master's Degree Completion of CAAHEP approved program in diagnostic medical sonography with specialization in echocardiography is preferred 4 or more years work experience which provided an in depth knowledge of generally accepted principles, theories, and practices of cardiac and vascular sonography preferred. 2 or more years supervisory experience is preferred but not required.

Required Licensure and Certification

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) active status in Adult Echocardiography. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Licensure and Certification

Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

Knowledge Requirements

Computer skills

Time Type: Full time

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.